Sport

The countdown is over. The Somare Cup 2025 officially kicks off today in Wewak, marking a vibrant start to one of the region’s most anticipated sporting events and a centerpiece of the PNG 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

Papua New Guinea batting star Konio Oala etched her name into the history books today with a brilliant unbeaten century, guiding the PNG Lewas to a commanding 168-run victory over the Philippines in Match 7 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier at Albert Park 1, Suva.

The Papua New Guinea Lewas have made a commanding statement in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific [EAP] Qualifier opener, crushing Japan by 45 runs in Suva today.

National Rugby League chief executive officer Andrew Abdo remains confident that Papua New Guinea will make its long-awaited entry into the competition in 2028, despite recent leadership upheavals and speculation about delays.

The Papua New Guinea Lewas have touched down in Nadi, Fiji, carrying the hopes of a nation as they prepare to contest the ICC Women’s East Asia-Pacific [EAP] T20 World Cup Qualifiers.

The Santos National Football Stadium was alive with energy and anticipation as the SWG Valley Hunters and the Kramer Apec Brothers faced off in the 2025 Capital Rugby Union premier grade grand final.

The Papua New Guinea (PNG) women’s national cricket team, the Lewas, have begun their Brisbane tour in commanding fashion, delivering standout performances in trial matches while sharpening their skills ahead of the Women’s East Asia-Pacific (EAP) World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji next week.

The Papua New Guinea Barramundis have returned from the ICC Cricket World Challenge League A in Jersey and are now fully focused on their next major assignment: the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & East Asia-Pacific [EAP] Regional Final in Oman this October.

The countdown is on for the Port Moresby Women’s Basketball League [PWBL] grand finals, set to electrify the Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Centre this Sunday.

All cricket matches begin and end with people behind the scenes to make sure every match goes is successful. One of the most important aspects of the game is the pitch which is the surface where every ball is bowled, every bat hits and every run is made.